{"product_id":"red-oak-upholstered-bench","title":"Red Oak Upholstered Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed oak with walnut accents. Tufted Seafoam cushion. Minwax Natural 209. Minwax Oil modified polyurethane.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17” D x 40-1\/4” L x 18-1\/4” H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece started with an upholstering technique I wanted to try - a way of applying and folding the foam to get those rounded corners on the cushion. The design came from that idea: the cushion slightly offset from the edges of the solid bench top.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tufted buttons keep that pillowy, rounded look going. It was my first time making and applying buttons like this, and I’m really happy with how they turned out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legs have walnut accent plugs instead of oak plugs that would blend in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI don’t cut away a lot of material to chase perfectly uniform colour. The natural variations, the little knots, (the ‘freckles’ as I call them) - to me, that’s the beauty of the wood. It should be highlighted, not removed. So choosing an accented plug felt natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you remove the cushion, you’d see the legs pass all the way through the bench top and are locked in place with a walnut wedge. It’s a detail that almost felt like a shame to cover up, but I’ll show you here. (Last photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaleb Wu \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaleb Wu is the builder behind Herit‑Edge, a small batch heirloom furniture brand based in Aurora, Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaleb has had a passion for building his whole life, and woodworking has remained a steady, persistent love that continues to evolve as he expands into upholstery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the day, Caleb builds staircases, handles wood repairs, as well as maintenance and restoration on large woodworking machinery - tools that are often older than he is. His background in this work has shaped his approach to furniture: he prioritizes maintainability, solid joinery, and straightforward construction that can be fixed, refreshed, or refinished decades down the road. If something is built well, he believes it should be able to live a long life and stay in the family. After hours, building furniture is Caleb’s creative outlet - a place where he blends wood and textiles, experiments with new techniques, and builds pieces meant to be used and appreciated every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is fascinated by the idea that with enough patience, you can create something that lasts a lifetime - something more personal, more meaningful, and higher quality than anything mass‑produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat belief is the foundation for every piece he makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eShipping + Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer local pick up from our showroom in Orangeville, Ontario and ask that items be picked up within 2 weeks of purchase date. Any items left after 2 weeks will be subject to a 10% fee. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are purchasing a small item, we can accommodate pick-ups in Leslieville, Toronto. Please reach out and coordinate with us before you purchase if you wish to pick up your item in Leslieville. All large furniture must be picked up in Orangeville.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you would like to get your item delivered, we can refer you to a fantastic 3rd party local delivery service for the GTA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe do not offer shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items are sold as-is and are final sale. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll lighting is sold at the risk of the buyer and should be installed safely by a certified electrician. Aloma Canada will not be responsible for any damage and\/or loss of life from any lighting sold. 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